 Baia da Ilha Grande : Profile
Lying about 60 miles west of Rio de Janeiro, this large bay with the island of Ilha Grande in the middle, is one of the best cruising grounds in Brazil. It is full of remote anchorages and quiet, traditional fishing villages.
Position 23°10'S, 44°00'W.
There is almost an unlimited number of anchorages around this bay and the island of Ilha Grande.
Here are some of the anchorages where other services are available:-
Enseada das Palmas (Ilha Grande) - water at the hotel building.
Enseada do Abraao (Ilha Grande) - a fishing village with supermarket, bakery, fuel, pharmacy, telephones and internet. Ferry to the mainland.
Saco do Ceu (Ilha Grande) - a small fishing village where you can buy fish and some friut.
Ilha de Macacos (Ilha Grande) - fishing boats used as floating bars and which provide all types of seafood.
Enseada do Sitio Forte (Ilha Grande) - A beach kiosk with beer and seafood - a yachtie hangout!
Angra dos Reis (mainland shore) - See separate entry Angra dos Reis
Marina Porto Frade (mainlnd shore) - moor at the wharf (max. draft 2.5m) or anchor outside and dinghy ashore. Excellent facilities and chandlery. VHF 16 "Marina Porto Frade'.
Saco do Tarituba (mainland shore) - The village has bars and restaurants and basic provisions.
Ilha do Cedro - Anchorage on the NW side of the island. Good beach with a friendly bar/restaurant. Frest water available.
Paraty (mainland shore) - There are several marinas here but most have limited draft (typically 1.8m). The town has all requirements (fuel, water, LPG, chandlery, provisions, banks, internet cafes, post office, hospital and pharmacies).
Last updated November 2009.
Marina Porto Bracuhy
Baia da Riberira
This marina an boatyard is currently closed. (Jan 2010).
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